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Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports the Buffalo Bills worked out free-agent LB Zeke Moreno (Chargers), according to his agent, Orlando Castano. The workout was conducted in Arizona. Moreno has spent the past four seasons in the Canadian Football League.

Nick Schenck, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans recently signed LB Zeke Moreno (shoulder) is appreciative for the opportunity given to him by the Texans after missing the final seven games with a dislocated shoulder while with the San Diego Chargers in 2004. Moreno is completely recovered from the injury and ready to contribute this year. "The organization here gave me a great chance," Moreno said. "They've been really hospitable to me, so I'm just thankful for the opportunity and I'm just going to go out there and work hard and see what happens."

ESPN.com's John Clayton reports there was a delay in LB Zeke Moreno (shoulder) signing with the Houston Texans because he needed to pass a physical that was held up by a sore shoulder. When he passed the physical, he signed his contract. Moreno is expected to add depth to the team's revamped inside linebacker crew.

Jim Trotter, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers LB Zeke Moreno (shoulder) has a labrum tear in his shoulder and is contemplating whether to undergo season-ending surgery. Moreno suffered the injury in Week 9.

Jim Trotter reports for the Union Tribune San Diego Chargers LB Zeke Moreno will be ready to take over for LB Junior Seau, if he gets the call. "I've got to prove that I deserve it and step up and show the players and coaches that I'm the right guy," said Moreno, who started three games last season when Seau was sidelined with an ankle injury. "I can't just stay where I'm at; I've got to take my game to a whole 'nother level. I think I've been doing well in my offseason program and I'm excited about the opportunity. I know what I'm capable of doing." Moreno has not been known for his foot speed. Another reason Moreno is taking nothing for granted is that he knows there's a chance the team could move LB Donnie Edwards from middle to weak-side linebacker.

Jim Trotter reports for the San Diego Union-Tribune San Diego Chargers CB Tay Cody joined the team after a brief hospital stay for an intestinal virus. Two other players, rookie LB Zeke Moreno (quad) and OT Ed Ellis (shin) are day-to-day after suffering injuries.